Caravan Underfloor Heating: Practical Ways to Make Your Caravan Warmer
Most people think a cheap fan heater will keep their caravan warm all year. Truth is, that heat shoots up, disappears out the vents, and your toes stay like blocks of ice. If you’ve camped a wet Easter or tried a Scottish winter, you’ll know the cold starts from the floor. That’s where underfloor heating […]
Caravan Motor Movers Explained: How They Work, Benefits and Easy Care
Most people think you need a strong back and endless patience to nudge a caravan into place—especially on a slope, or when that pitch is a tight squeeze between two holiday-hardened neighbours. I used to think that too, until I tried pushing mine solo on a muddy site near the Brecon Beacons. Nearly broke my […]
Why a Lithium Leisure Battery Is Best for Your Campervans?
Most people reckon you need a battery the size of a suitcase to keep your camper ticking over off-grid. I used to think the same, until I found myself charging my phone with the van engine running at 2am somewhere windy near Ballycastle. All because my tired old lead-acid leisure battery gave up, again. Truth […]
Easy Ways To Make Your Caravan White Again
Let’s get something sorted straight away: you don’t need a professional detailer or a bucketload of posh products to make your caravan white again. Most people think you need to spend half your holiday scrubbing or spend a fortune on products when, often, you just need the right approach—and a bit of camper know-how. I’ve […]
How To Wash and Dry Your Down Jacket Without Ruining It?
Most people think washing a down jacket at home is asking for trouble. I used to think the same… until a muddy camp in the Lake District left mine looking (and smelling) like it had been dragged through a swamp. I had no choice but to clean it – and to my surprise, it survived […]
12 Amazing Tips To Make Your Campervan Trips Epic
Most folks think a campervan trip is all about getting from A to B, squeezing into car parks, and battling midges. Truth is, van life can be freeing—if you know the tricks. What separates an epic road adventure from a glorified roadside nap? It’s not about who has the fanciest van. It’s about knowing what […]
Polycotton Tents vs Canvas: Camping Tent Material Pros and Cons Guide
Most people think you just need a giant tent or the biggest porch to camp well. Truth is, your choice of tent fabric—whether it’s polycotton or cotton canvas—will make or break your trip before you’ve even pegged it out. I learned this the hard way after a rain-soaked Easter weekend in Norfolk, where my old […]
UK Pub Stopovers: Best Pubs With Overnight Parking
Most people think a good night in your motorhome needs a proper campsite. Not true. Some of my best nights on the road have been parked up behind a lively country pub, pint in hand, rain beating down, and zero worries about making it back to a windswept “touring field.” Pub stopovers have changed the […]
Why Should You Go For Layered Clothing When Hiking?
Let me put it straight—most new hikers still drag a giant winter coat along, thinking “Well, that’ll keep me warm.” Been there, done that, froze and sweated all in the same afternoon. Truth is, if you want to enjoy your hike—and not end up sticky, shivering, or soaked—layered clothing is the only way to go. […]
Camping Tips & Tricks: Essentials For Beginners
Most people think you need a mountain of gear and a survival manual to go camping in the UK. That’s nonsense. You don’t have to spend a fortune or pack like you’re off on an Arctic trek. Good camping is all about smart choices, comfort, and being prepared for classic British weather—rain, midges, and surprises […]